Maori Settlement Commemoration Stone - Greymouth, New Zealand
S 42° 26.870 E 171° 12.656
59G E 517345 N 5300477
This piece of New Zealand greenstone (also called pounamu) is part of a commemoration of the Maori settlement of the area.
Waymark Code: WM1371K
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 09/30/2020
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The commemoration plaque reads:
"Maori settlement lay the foundation of Grey District Society as we know it today. This commemoration pounamu kohatu & associated viewing platform commemorates local Iwi (Maori) & their contribution to the District & also Council's decision on 8 April 2019 giving local Iwi a seat at the Council table. Dedicated on 11 October 2019 by Mayor Tony Kokshoorn & Kaiwhakahaere Francois Tumahai."
Type of Display: Historical
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